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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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